Bronzite is a "weathered" hypersthene. The chemical weathering process is often caused by moisture and temperature. Bronzite exhibits irresistible little flecks of metallic schiller especially along its surfaces. The inclusions sparkle like little flecks of gold in the light. These beads are quite heavy compared to others of the exact same cut. This dark metallic stone would looks nice with both tiger eye and tiger iron. Bronzite can be found in North America, Africa, and Europe.

Hematite is an iron ore highly popular in bead and jewelry designs. Nearly all Hematite beads on the market are man made materials (ours too), but are still an iron ore and have the same chemical make up as natural hematite. The name Hematite stems from the Greek word "Haem" for blood as natural hematite holds a reddish tint, while commercially available hematite beads do not. Hematite has been used for eons, even by pre-historic man for cave paintings. Man Made Hematite is often magnetized and used in magnetic therapy jewelry. Hematite beads look great with Swarovski crystal or fire polished beads!

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Seed Beads

Preciosa Ornela rocaille seed beads are by far our most popular and versatile seed bead available. Preciosa Ornela rocaille seed beads are of superior quality, machine cut, and are highly valued for their use in bead stringing, bead weaving, embroidery and much much more! Preciosa seed beads are proven to be of the upmost value, and demonstrate the highest level of shape consistency.